Things to know about the brakes on your vehicle

Think of a time when
you had to really depend on your vehicles brakes. Maybe you were distracted by the billboard
along the motorway and did not realise that the vehicle in front of you had
suddenly reduced speed (guilty), or perhaps when a pedestrian decided to take a
scenic walk across the road. Needless to
say we can all agree that the brakes on a vehicle is utterly important and
something that we depend on.

Common questions about brakes include:

How long will my brakes last? Well that depends on how you drive your
vehicle. Regularly driving in traffic
will wear down your brakes quicker than driving in easy flowing roads. Frequently pressing down hard on the brake
pedal to come to a quick stop will also shorten the lifespan of your
brakes. Whilst we are talking brakes it
is good to point out that for safety reasons it is important to keep safe
following distances. Good brakes are not
going to be of use if you are so close to the vehicle in front of you that you
cannot stop in time. Remember following
the conditions of the road and speed limits gives you a better opportunity to
react to a situation than if you were speeding or following too close.

How often should the brakes on my vehicle be
inspected? Most mechanics will check your brakes during vehicle
servicing.

When should I act?

Noticed vibration when coming to a stop. The brakes are making a grinding or squealing noise. The brake pedal is spongy or sinking too far down before the vehicle comes to a
stop. The vehicle is taking longer to come to a stop. If any of these are occurring it is important to
book your vehicle in for an inspection asap.

Call Mechanics At
Work on 0435 812 747. We will come out to you which will be safer
than driving a vehicle with potentially compromised brakes.